appendicitis

American  

[uh-pen-duh-sahy-tis] / əˌpɛn dəˈsaɪ tɪs /

noun

Pathology.

1. inflammation of the vermiform appendix.

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appendicitis British  

/ əˌpɛndɪˈsaɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the vermiform appendix

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appendicitis Scientific  

/ ə-pĕn′dĭ-sī′tĭs /

1. Inflammation of the appendix, usually caused by a blockage or infection.

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appendicitis Cultural  

1. Inflammation of the appendix.

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Other Word Forms

• pseudoappendicitis noun

Etymology

Origin of appendicitis

1885–90, < New Latin, equivalent to Latin appendic- (stem of appendix ) appendix + New Latin -ītis -itis

Example Sentences

Physicians treating patients after car crashes or appendicitis have spotted clusters of pearls in the stomach and intestines.

From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2026

Otamendi Hospital said she underwent laparoscopic surgery, which confirmed the diagnosis of "appendicitis with localized peritonitis," and that she was recovering "without postoperative complications".

From Barron's • Dec. 21, 2025

The 30-year-old insurance salesperson — who was among the 25 women vying for “Bachelor” Grant Ellis’ final rose — confirmed Tuesday that she left the series due to appendicitis.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2025

Eight years earlier, the Texas Medical Board found that he had failed to diagnose appendicitis in one patient and syphilis in another.

From Salon • Nov. 1, 2024

That was the year Mom left, Jessie got sick with appendicitis, and Maw-Maw died.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King